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The tariff classification of a glass mirror set from China
Issued June 24, 2011 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 7009.92.5000
Headings: 7009
Product description
The glass mirror was broken in transit and therefore can not be returned to you. The product under consideration, item number 18349736, is described as a 4-piece mirror set. It consists of a large glass mirror framed in wood, two wooden candle sconces and a wooden shelf. The mirror measures approximately 30 inches in height by 21 inches in width. Each wooden sconce has a decorative scrollwork design and measures approximately 17 inches in height x 4 ½ inches at its widest point. The coordinating wall shelf measures approximately 30 inches in width x 3 inches in depth. You indicated in your letter that the 4-piece set will be packaged and imported together for retail sale as a set. The essential character of this decorative wall ensemble is imparted by the glass mirror. The mirror is the largest piece within the set. Moreover, the value of the mirror substantially exceeds the value of the sconces and shelf.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the 4-piece glass mirror set (item number 18349736) will be 7009.92.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for glass mirrors.
Full text
N168897 June 24, 2011 CLA-2-70:OT:RR:NC:N2:226 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7009.92.5000 Ms. Martha De Castro Bed Bath & Beyond 650 Liberty Avenue Union, New Jersey 07083 RE: The tariff classification of a glass mirror set from China Dear Ms. De Castro: In your letter dated May 31, 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A representative sample was submitted for our review. The glass mirror was broken in transit and therefore can not be returned to you. The product under consideration, item number 18349736, is described as a 4-piece mirror set. It consists of a large glass mirror framed in wood, two wooden candle sconces and a wooden shelf. The mirror measures approximately 30 inches in height by 21 inches in width. Each wooden sconce has a decorative scrollwork design and measures approximately 17 inches in height x 4 ½ inches at its widest point. The coordinating wall shelf measures approximately 30 inches in width x 3 inches in depth. You indicated in your letter that the 4-piece set will be packaged and imported together for retail sale as a set. The essential character of this decorative wall ensemble is imparted by the glass mirror. The mirror is the largest piece within the set. Moreover, the value of the mirror substantially exceeds the value of the sconces and shelf. The applicable subheading for the 4-piece glass mirror set (item number 18349736) will be 7009.92.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for glass mirrors...other: framed: over 929 square centimeters in reflecting area. The rate of duty will be 6.5 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Jacob Bunin at (646) 733-3027. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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